Ella Sharp Museum Association Of Jackson, operating under the name Ella Sharp Museum Of Art & History, is located in Jackson, MI. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Ella Sharp Museum Of Art & History employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ella Sharp Museum Of Art & History is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Ella Sharp Museum Of Art & History generated $531.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE TO EXPLORE, ENGAGE IN, AND ENJOY HISTORY AND THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TRAVELING EXHIBITS/COLLECTIONS- SEVERAL EXHIBITS WERE HOSTED IN MUSEUM GALLERIES, AS WELL AS A STATEWIDE FINE ARTS COMPETITION. THE MUSEUM'S HISTORICAL BUILDINGS WERE UTILIZED IN COMMUNITY EVENTS RECREATING LIFE IN 1800'S JACKSON, MICHIGAN.
ART & HISTORY EDUCATION- CLASSES GEARED PRIMARILY TOWARDS THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie Johnson Executive Director (ended 7/13/23) | Officer | 40 | $54,489 |
Kacy Cooper Interim Exec. Dir.(7/13/23-10/15/23) | Officer | 40 | $25,654 |
Jeremy Frew Executive Director (began 9/25/23) | Officer | 40 | $23,077 |
Larry Halman Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Will Forgrave Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rachel Buchanan Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $37,896 |
| Fundraising events | $36,019 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $327,878 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $900 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $401,793 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $175,893 |
| Investment income | $28,605 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$81,737 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,548 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $531,102 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $108,925 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,476 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $482,935 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,204 |
| Other employee benefits | $26,737 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,416 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,206 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $71,418 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $18,553 |
| Fees for services: Other | $43,196 |
| Advertising and promotion | $42,583 |
| Office expenses | $86,548 |
| Information technology | $21,599 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $246,311 |
| Travel | $832 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,430 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $169,728 |
| Insurance | $32,341 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,468,464 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $85,338 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $88,100 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,276 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $36,582 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $171,287 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,449,784 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,007,534 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $25,000 |
| Other assets | $156,096 |
| Total assets | $7,042,997 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,166 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $49,078 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $76,244 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,588,415 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,378,338 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,042,997 |